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Hotel Kitchen Team Leader
Whitbread
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Kitchen Team Leader – Chatham / Gillingham (Victory Pier) Premier Inn Join our team at Chatham / Gillingham (Victory Pier) Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You’ll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit-ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene. It’s a hands-on leadership role that’s perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef. PAY RATE: Up to £14.31 per hour HOURS: 25 hours per week LOCATION: Blake Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1GB Why you’ll love it here: · Training and support: We’ve got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens. · Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally-recognised qualification for your skills. · Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants · Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme · Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more What you’ll do: Join our team at Chatham / Gillingham (Victory Pier) Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread. • Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel • Take the lead during service – organising the team, managing workflow, and ensuring everything runs smoothly • Prepare, cook, and serve our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics • Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keeping the team trained and records up to date • Step up when needed – running shifts and helping new team members settle in • Learn the ins and outs of kitchen management so you’re ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.